Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager (FC9) – Affordable Housing Delivery Team

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week.

Location:

Bankhead, Glenrothes / Home working.

Contract Type:
Permanent.

Salary: FC9 £ 45,990.00 to £55,263.09.

Proposed Interview Date: 02 March 2026. Closing Date:
Thursday 26 February 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Affordable Housing Delivery Team for a Project Manager (FC9) to lead new build affordable housing projects. The postholder will liaise with developers contracted to deliver housing ensuring timely delivery of units on budget to the council’s specification.

As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity for a blended working arrangement with home‑working opportunities and occasional office‑working as required. While the significant part of the role can be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend site locations in Fife as required.

• Lead, manage and have oversight of all areas of affordable housing new build projects, delivering successful project outcomes in all areas, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and commitment to customer care.
• Be responsible for ensuring the regulatory obligations and statutory requirements are met through the delivery of the contract works and that standards and targets are met.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with everyone associated with each project and the wider community including tenants, owner‑occupiers, other council services, utilities and external agencies.
• Provide operational, strategic, and contractual direction for the project team.
• Set a personal example in health, safety and environmental matters through strong and visible leadership; maintain high standards in environmental awareness and behaviour.
• Drive quality delivery through effective planning and right first‑time delivery.
• Adopt, maintain and promote cost‑conscious management through efficient use of all resources.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the client, supervisory team and the supply chain.
• Maintain personal contact with key clients and stakeholders, and demonstrate high levels of commitment to their requirements.
• Ensure realistic programmes are prepared, managed, monitored, reviewed, and updated according to the requirements of the project and contract.
• Ensure processes are in place for the preparation, review and briefing of method statements, activity plans and risk assessments and measures implemented to ensure they are reviewed and updated accordingly.
• Ensure systems are in place for the successful commercial and financial management of the project, ensuring all project expenditure commitments (orders, contracts, budgets, etc) and all valuations, certificates and payments are promptly and properly authorised, controlled and monitored.

Applicants must have proven pre‑ and post‑contract experience, evidencing the ability to manage key activities such as procurement, tendering, contract administration, and project delivery across the full lifecycle.

Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder‑management skills are essential.

Experience with in affordable housing new build construction environments is highly desirable.

A degree‑level qualification (or equivalent) is normally expected for this role, but we will consider applications from candidates who can demonstrate equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.

Applicants must possess a full driving licence as the nature of the work requires travel throughout Fife.

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked upload résumé. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at

Please consider and demonstrate the following when completing your Supporting Statement:

• Working Together – give examples of when you have worked with others to contribute to teamwork and how you influenced those…